Gunnison Gazette | 1910-12-30 | Page 5 | Hanging Roost for Chicks

HANGING ROOST FOR CHICKS Suspended From Celling by Means of Wires They Are Convenient in Cleaning Houses. It is often convenient to have roosts hung from the ceiling of the poultry house in order to facilitate cleaning. In the style illustrated herewith, the roosts themselves are laid on a frame as shown, says Farm and Home. At each end the roosts are notched so as to fit in notches on the two poles and thus prevent slipping. The whole thing is hung by four stout wires from the center of the pen bo. as to be within 2 feet of the floor; or it may be hung toward one corner. In Hanging Roost. this case, at least 2 feet should be allowed between the frame and the wall so the attendant can easily walk all around. For cleaning, the roost3 may be disconnected and carried out of doors. Preferably also, the poles should rest in loops of the wire, so that the whole thing may be removed without difficulty.